| Whether you're new to fishing, or a seasoned | | | | 6. Using a fishing box for your smaller fishing |
| angler, you're bound to wonder if you've got all | | | | accessories and fishing bait will mean that you're |
| the fishing tackle you really need, and if you're | | | | much less likely to lose things you need. You can |
| missing out on anything that could make fishing | | | | also have a range of bait with you, and can easily |
| even more enjoyable. | | | | choose the right one. |
| Here's the fishing tackle you really need. | | | | 7. If you want to see if you can create your own |
| 1. You'll want a good fishing rod. It doesn't | | | | bait, then why not have a go at fly tying? You'll |
| necessarily have to be expensive, as long as it's | | | | be able to create unique flies, and learn more |
| comfortable and right for you. You'll want to | | | | about what sort of things attract which fish. As |
| make sure that it's easy to use even when your | | | | well as learning more about the fish, you might |
| hands are cold and wet. | | | | even be able to save money too. |
| 2. The type of reel you use will depend on the | | | | 8. Waders are essential if you're going to be |
| sort of fishing you do. The right reel for you will | | | | standing in the water, rather than fishing from the |
| depend on what you catch, and whether you fish | | | | bank. You'll need a comfortable pair that are |
| from the bank, or in the water itself. | | | | durable and fit you well, you'll also need to make |
| 3. Your fishing lines will need to strong enough for | | | | sure that they will keep your feet and legs warm |
| the sort of fish you're hoping to catch. You won't | | | | enough so that you can enjoy a days fishing in |
| want to risk your fly lines snapping if you manage | | | | the river. |
| to hook a bigger fish than normal. Perhaps you'll | | | | 9. Your fishing boots need to be grippy, and offer |
| have different fishing rods, reels and fly lines | | | | plenty of ankle support as you never know what |
| depending on where you're going fishing. | | | | sort of uneven ground you'll be walking over. You'll |
| 4. Having the right bait is probably more important | | | | need to be able to stay on your feet all day, so |
| than having a good fishing rod. Through trial and | | | | comfort is important too. Why not choose a pair |
| error, and finding out more about the sort of fish | | | | of waterproof boots so that your feet will stay |
| you catch, you'll be able to use the right sort of | | | | dry all day long? |
| bait. You might also want to have a go at fly | | | | 10. Whatever item of tackle you purchase, you'll |
| tying, and seeing if you can create your own bait | | | | want to make sure that you're getting value for |
| that will prove to be irresistible to fish. Why not | | | | money. It doesn't matter whether you're choosing |
| see what other anglers are using too? | | | | a new fishing rod, fly lines or clothing, it's |
| 5. A good quality fishing bag will help you to keep | | | | important to get it right first time to avoid |
| all of your fishing tackle together and safe. You'll | | | | expensive and time consuming mistakes. |
| also be less likely to forget something you need | | | | Now you know more about what sort of things |
| too. Why not choose a bag big enough so that it | | | | you need, have you got all the fishing tackle you |
| holds everything you need, and that you can still | | | | need? |
| find things easily too? | | | | |